>You might be surprised how much of modern tech was developed by racists and other bad apples
William Shockley, co-inventor of the transistor. See section “Views on Race and Eugenics”.
William Shockley, co-inventor of the transistor. See section “Views on Race and Eugenics”.
My problem with this isn’t that a racist position exists. It’s that racism thrives and grows when you don’t point it out in a manner which leaves a stain on the racist. Those who are secretly racist will be emboldened by a publicly accept racist and it will give them some path to expressing or acting on their racist views which they have otherwise suppressed.
So should we read the article? Maybe. But should we share it while saying “hey look what this known racist is saying”? I don’t think so.